Gurkha fights off 30 Taliban by himself
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Just WOW:
Acting Sgt Dipprasad Pun, 31, was on sentry duty alone at night when he discovered two insurgents preparing to plant a bomb outside.
As enemy fighters launched wave after wave of attacks, the 1.7m (5ft 7in) Gurkha opened fire with a machine gun, a rifle and a grenade launcher.
When he exhausted all ammunition he tried to batter one militant with a sandbag before bludgeoning him with a machine gun tripod, as he roared in Nepali: ‘I will kill you.’
The soldier, from the Royal Gurkha Rifles, was alerted to the enemy when he heard what he thought was a cow or a donkey near his sentry post.
But, when he climbed on to the roof, he found two insurgents digging a trench to lay an improvised explosive device at the checkpoint’s front gate.
He then found himself pinned down under attack from rocket-propelled grenades and AK47s for more than 15 minutes, as he frantically radioed for back-up.
At first, he was afraid but he said yesterday: ‘As soon as I opened fire, that was gone – before they kill me I have to kill some.’
When the fight was over, his company commander arrived, casually slapped him on the back and asked if he was OK.
The third-generation Gurkha, from Kent, will receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, one of 136 awards to be announced today.
Just WOW:
Acting Sgt Dipprasad Pun, 31, was on sentry duty alone at night when he discovered two insurgents preparing to plant a bomb outside.
As enemy fighters launched wave after wave of attacks, the 1.7m (5ft 7in) Gurkha opened fire with a machine gun, a rifle and a grenade launcher.
When he exhausted all ammunition he tried to batter one militant with a sandbag before bludgeoning him with a machine gun tripod, as he roared in Nepali: ‘I will kill you.’
The soldier, from the Royal Gurkha Rifles, was alerted to the enemy when he heard what he thought was a cow or a donkey near his sentry post.
But, when he climbed on to the roof, he found two insurgents digging a trench to lay an improvised explosive device at the checkpoint’s front gate.
He then found himself pinned down under attack from rocket-propelled grenades and AK47s for more than 15 minutes, as he frantically radioed for back-up.
At first, he was afraid but he said yesterday: ‘As soon as I opened fire, that was gone – before they kill me I have to kill some.’
When the fight was over, his company commander arrived, casually slapped him on the back and asked if he was OK.
The third-generation Gurkha, from Kent, will receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, one of 136 awards to be announced today.
ksStreps said:
"When he exhausted all ammunition he tried to batter one militant with a sandbag before bludgeoning him with a machine gun tripod"
Do not mess with Gurkhas
Clearly, should be reprimanded for not taking his Kukri (spelling for bloody big curved knife?) on duty.Do not mess with Gurkhas
Edited by Streps on Friday 25th March 11:40
Mr E said:
It's the fighting the bandits for 20 minutes that always amazes me about this story. Amazing people.
Liokault said:
Clearly, should be reprimanded for not taking his Kukri (spelling for bloody big curved knife?) on duty.
But that would have been too easy for him. This guy doesn't bring a knife to a gunfight, he brings an empty sandbag and a tripod!
Edited by CoopR on Friday 25th March 12:12
Streps said:
Do not mess with Gurkhas
Arrsepedia said:
Unlike the British squaddie after nine pints of Stella, Johnny Gurkha remains approachable and likeable and shows no sign of the usual wear & tear associated with going on the lash - a skill no doubt learnt from wizened old monks high above the snowline of the Himalayas. Do not engage in the following:
www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Gurkha- A fight - you will lose. You may possibly end up in the cooked meat section in Sainsbury's at 45p/lb.
- A drinking competition - see above without the Sainsbury's
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